Basic Information

Address

Rt.Hon. Uche Okafor street, Awka 420112, Anambra

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Family-friendly establishment popular with university students, tourist groups, and local residents. Appeals to solo diners, couples seeking romantic settings, and groups looking for casual to upmarket dining experiences. Suitable for both lunch and dinner crowds across various demographics.

About This Restaurant

CANDLES RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE is a highly-rated dining destination in Awka, offering a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere with beautiful interiors. Open daily from early morning until late evening, this restaurant serves a diverse menu featuring everything from quick bites to full-course meals, complemented by an exceptional selection of beer, cocktails, and wine. With options for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, CANDLES provides a versatile dining experience suitable for various occasions, from romantic dinners to family lunches.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

7 am–10:30 pm

Saturday

7 am–10:30 pm

Sunday

7 am–10:30 pm

Monday

6 am–10:30 pm

Tuesday

7 am–10:30 pm

Wednesday

7 am–10:30 pm

Thursday

7 am–10:30 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Accepts reservations but usually has wait times, suggesting popularity during peak hours. Evenings and weekends likely busier given the romantic atmosphere and late-night food offerings. Weekday mornings and early afternoons may offer quieter dining experiences. Friday through Sunday operate consistent 7 am-10:30 pm hours.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in all-you-can-eat options, late-night food, small plates, and great desserts. Offers comprehensive bar services with excellent beer, cocktail, and wine selections. Dining options include brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering services with full table service. Multiple service methods available: dine-in, takeaway, no-contact delivery, and delivery.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Excellent parking options with free of charge street parking and a dedicated free parking lot. Ample parking described as 'plenty of parking' available for guests, making vehicle access convenient for all visitors.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Multiple payment options provide flexibility for customers preferring cashless transactions alongside traditional card payments.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with dedicated parking, entrance, and toilet facilities. Offers no-contact delivery for additional accessibility. Multiple parking options available including free street parking and ample parking lot spaces at no charge.

Service options

No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine

Dining options

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

Children

Good for kids, High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Consistently praised for beautiful ambiance and clean, attractive interiors. Food quality receives positive feedback with mentions of delicious jollof and fried rice. Some customers note pricing as a consideration, while occasional feedback mentions specific dishes being overly spicy. Maintains a strong 5-star rating across 62 reviews.

Customer Reviews

"The place has a great ambience, super beautiful and nice interiors. The food was alright, I got the jollof rice and the fried rice. They tasted absolutely lovely. …"

"Nice and clean restaurant with very delicious food I’m happy customer but they should cut down on price"

"The sharwama I bought today was so pepperish and I didn't even eat up to half of it 😔😔 I'm not sure my husband will eat his or even send me here to get sharwama again. …"